The NATO summit in Ankara dominated coverage, with pro-government outlets leading on Trump's arrival and his pledge to lift CAATSA sanctions and revisit F-35 sales. Opposition media highlighted police intervention against NATO protesters and the detention and release of journalists. The Erdoğan-Trump meeting at Beştepe was the day's centerpiece, with Trump's sanctions promise headlining across Sabah, Daily Sabah, and Yeni Akit. By afternoon, outlets reported on the summit's defense industry showcase, including Turkish drone flights. Domestic incidents—a factory fire in Kocaeli, a family murder in Ordu, and a bear attack in Çorum—received secondary coverage. The day's editorial focus remained on the summit's diplomatic outcomes and the sanctions reversal narrative.
